Power Giants Could Pay Coal Stations to Open Under Proposed Changes by Energy Minister

Power Giants Could Pay Coal Stations to Open Under Proposed Changes by Energy Minister
The Liddell Power Station is seen February 14, 2006 in Muswellbrook, Australia. Ian Waldie/Getty Images
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Households won’t pay more for their power bills under changes being considered by the federal government, the energy minister claims.

Angus Taylor is considering changing how the energy system works so that dispatchable power stations like coal and gas are paid for being available.